VGS Performance

15/07/2026

This VW Up GTI came into the workshop to have an aftermarket short shifter kit professionally set up and adjusted, giving the gearbox a much sharper and more precise feel.

✔️ Aftermarket shifter kit adjusted and set up correctly
✔️ Gear linkage checked and fine-tuned
✔️ Gear selection tested across all gears
✔️ Road tested to ensure smooth and accurate operation

Not every upgrade is about adding horsepower. Sometimes it’s the little changes that make the biggest difference to the driving experience. A correctly adjusted short shifter kit delivers shorter, more positive gear changes and a much more engaging feel every time you’re behind the wheel.

The key is getting the setup right. Even the best aftermarket parts won’t perform properly if they aren’t adjusted correctly, so taking the time to fine-tune everything makes all the difference.

Another fun little hot hatch leaving the workshop with an even better driving experience

08/07/2026

This Audi S3 came in for a vehicle health check and diagnostic assessment after concerns with the cooling fan system. As always, we carried out a thorough inspection rather than focusing on just one symptom.

✔️ Comprehensive vehicle health check completed
✔️ Diagnostic work carried out on the cooling fan system
✔️ Significant coolant leak identified during inspection
✔️ Cooling fan also found to require replacement

Following our assessment, we provided the customer with a full report of our findings and the recommended repairs. The customer has chosen to supply and fit the replacement parts themselves, so the vehicle has left with a clear diagnosis and a plan of action.

This is exactly why a proper inspection is so valuable. What initially appears to be a single fault can often reveal additional issues that, if left unchecked, could lead to more serious problems down the line.

29/06/2026

Did You Know This About A VW Polo?

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26/06/2026

What Was Your First Car?

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25/06/2026

22/06/2026

Favourite Car To Work On?

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19/06/2026

Couple Of Things To Highlight Before Tuning

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17/06/2026

What Is The Worst Car To Work On?

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15/06/2026

This Audi S3 came in for a full Stage 3 transformation, but as always, the process started long before any tuning took place.

Before touching the calibration, we carried out our comprehensive pre-tuning checks to ensure the car was in the right condition to handle the extra performance. During these checks, we identified a rear brake caliper beginning to seize, which was rectified before moving forward with the build.

✔️ Full pre-tuning health checks completed
✔️ Rear brake caliper replaced after fault identified during inspection
✔️ Powermax 1 turbo upgrade installed
✔️ Stage 3 package completed
✔️ Ecotune ECU calibration
✔️ Ecotune TCU calibration
✔️ Reflex integration with map switching functionality

We firmly believe tuning should never start with a laptop, it starts with making sure the vehicle is mechanically sound. Finding and rectifying issues before tuning is what separates a reliable performance build from a problematic one.

Now fully sorted, calibrated, and ready to put a serious smile on the owner’s face every time they put their foot down.

12/06/2026

Audi A1 in for a new timing chain

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